Asiwaju: No friction with President Buhari - ITREALMS

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The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has dismissed any insinuation of friction in his relationship with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his support for the president is unalloyed and enduring.

Addressing APC rally in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Saturday, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to tackle problems bedevilling the state and enhance agricultural productivity.

MRA releases video to mark 2023 Data Privacy Day - ITREALMS

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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today released a sensitisation video to commemorate the global Data Privacy Day, which is celebrated yearly on January 28, and called on all Nigerians to educate themselves about the importance of data privacy while taking appropriate steps to safeguard their privacy.



The three and a half minute long animated video, which is available for viewing at https://youtu.be/PVQfo1ZfLdY, explains the origin of the Day, its importance, why it concerns everyone and appropriate measures that members of the public can take to protect their data and privacy.

In a statement issued in Lagos, Mr. John Gbadamosi, MRA’s Programme Officer, said: “We are pleased to join the rest of the world today to commemorate this year’s Data Privacy Day. We consider it to be a significant occasion because poor data privacy habits and practices can be catastrophic for individuals and their organizations as these can result in identity theft, enable fraud, cyberattacks, cause damage to personal and corporate reputations, among many other potential harms.”

Gov. Adeleke hails overwhelming rejection of tribunal verdict by Osun people - ITREALMS

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Following days of massive protests and demonstrations across Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their passionate show of love and rejection of the Kangaroo judgement of the governorship tribunal.

Reacting to protests of support and rejection of the judgement from the 30 local governments and the Area Council, Governor Adeleke in a personally signed statement expressed delight at the reaffirmation of popular support for his governorship mandate, assuring the people that "the popular mandate will not be stolen either through front or backdoor.

Crypto collapse: Is there still future for digital currencies? - ITREALMS

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Regulators in various countries are now investigating after FTX – one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges – filed for bankruptcy protection in late 2022.

NCC boss to receive Vanguard’s regulator of the year award - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is set to receive the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the highly-coveted Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards.

Vanguard Newspaper Limited, the organizers of the event, has said that Danbatta would receive the award category at a ceremony to be held in Lagos on Friday, January 27, 2022 based on the recognition of the professor’s transformational and inspiring leadership, which brought the effective regulatory regime in the telecoms sector, impacting positively on Nigeria’s digital economy ecosystem.

Steps to achieve ‘The Decade of Gas’

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Nigeria is a study in contradiction. It has the largest proven gas reserve in Africa yet faces a significant challenge in providing access to gas for a majority of its citizens and businesses. On top of this, it occupies an unenviable position as one of the top seven gas-flaring countries in the world, according to the World Bank. The tale would be unbelievable if it was fiction.

Sadly, the reality is grim. Oil-producing companies burn off millions of cubic litres of natural gas during oil production. They use a fancy term, gas flaring, to describe it. It doesn't however take remove from the fact that the action, gas flaring, is a glaring waste of a wasting resource. It also impacts negatively on the environment, human health and the cost of gas. It needs to be stopped.

EdTEch: Classera raises $40m in biggest Series A funding, set to deepen African footprints - ITREALMS

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Global edutech learning management platform with focus on emerging markets, Classera, has raised $40 million in a Series A rounded funding, reports ITREALMS.

This development, ITREALMS gathered is the largest in EdTech globally for a company with no prior funding.

COVID-19 vaccine gets $2.8mn delivery boost @Sierra Leone - ITREALMS

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The Gavi, vaccine alliance has boosted COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Partnership, (CoVDP) by handing over vehicles, motorbikes and computers worth of US$ 2.8M to support Sierra Leone Vaccination efforts.

The items were officially handed over to Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation in Freetown and they included two pick up vehicles, 250 motorbikes, six computers and accessories and 300 tablets with power banks. In addition, 15 Peripheral Health Units (PHUs), and four District Vaccine Stores, will be connected to solar powered systems.

Raymond Ukaegbu: Why I wrote book on fashion show production - ITREALMS

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The publisher of SUPREME Magazine, Raymond Ukaegbu, has revealed reasons for writing a book in fashion show production, reports ITREALMS.

Ukaegbu, who also is the South-South zonal coordinator of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), unveiled the book at Ogeyi Place (former Le'Meridien Hotel) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Peace in North East: EU-MCN builds conflict resolution network for residents - ITREALMS

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The Managing Conflict in Nigeria (MCN) Programme has constituted a conflict resolution network to enhance crisis management and peace building process in the North East region.

The programme funded by the European Union and facilitated by the British Council has also established a Sexual Assault Referral Centers (SARCs) where cases of gender based violence are reported in three North Eastern states in Nigeria including Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.

FGN ready for global data privacy day 2023, plans week-long event - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria will on Saturday 28th of January 2023 join the international community to observe global Data Privacy Day (DPD) 2023, reports ITREALMS.

DPD, ITREALMS gathered is a day that has been set aside to create awareness of fundamental rights and freedoms relating to the privacy of citizens in the data processing ecosystem.

ChatGPT’s impacts will be social, not technical - ITREALMS

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The technology world was on fire about the latest artificial intelligence demonstration by OpenAI in the waning months of 2022, ChatGPT.

It is truly a remarkable achievement, an artificial intelligence (AI) that you can have a conversation with and ask it to do everything from write essays to code computer programs.

FG flags off cash grants in Anambra - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) has flagged off cash grants for vulnerable people in Anambra State, reports ITREALMS.

The event which held at the late Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, the state capital was in conjunction with the Anambra State government and is known as conditional cash transfer grants was meant for vulnerable indigenes of the state.

How to survive the last week of January on a budget - ITREALMS

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January is renowned for being a month of extremely slow days, mounting bills and a long, grinding wait for pay-day. This is often the case for folks in paid employment.

However, the difficulties that traditionally accompany the month of January impact entrepreneurs or those in business as well. Usually, discretionary or disposable income is often limited and tightly guarded, with many potential customers trying to wade through to the end of the month after the customary lavish spending that trailed the previous year-end festivities.

Electioneering campaigns: Corps Marshal cautions campaign convoy drivers against reckleness - ITREALMS

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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has cautioned all road users, especially campaign convoy drivers, to avoid speeding and recklessness on wheels, reports ITREALMS.

He also warned them to drive in conformity with established road traffic regulations so as to avoid incidences of road traffic crashes.

2023 Presidency: Using your votes to reconstruct, reshape Nigeria - ITREALMS

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As Nigerians file out to elect a new president on February 25, it is imperative to remind electorate that a country’s future and destiny are shaped by choice of personality they elect as president. Entrusting a country’s leadership and resources to someone with impaired vision and dubious national disposition will be a tragedy.

In context, the Nigerian President is one of the most powerful in the world given the scope of responsibilities and powers as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution. With 68 items on Exclusive list and, mere 12 items on Concurrent list of the constitution, the destiny and future of Nigerians are in the hands of one man - the president.

Peter Obi: IGP Usman must protect Cosmas Okoli from threats by Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe says RULAAC - ITREALMS

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The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, to ensure urgent actions are taken to guarantee the safety and liberty of Chief Cosmas Okoli and to protect him from any threat or harm by one Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe on account of his political views, reports ITREALMS.

A press statement endorsed by RULAAC's Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma and available to ITREALMS in Lagos, the group said that it received information from one Chief Cosmas Okoli who had expressed fears of being attacked following alleged threats to his life by Mr. Oluomo Alade Anifowoshe.

Lagos markets to close at intervals for PVC - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) has announced an interval closures for various markets in the state, to enable traders to collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVC), reports ITREALMS.

Secretary-General to LASMAC, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, said in a press statement available to ITREALMS that sequel to previous message to various market leadership in the state, that all traders should exercise their civic rights on the forthcoming general election.

Konga shopper, Mrs. Jebutu delighted at upcoming mentorship with Ekeh, Zinox boss - ITREALMS

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Mrs. Molayo Jebutu, one of the customers of Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, selected for the all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed her excitement and expectations from the exclusive mentorship session.

Mrs. Jebutu, who confessed to be an ardent and loyal shopper on Konga, was one of the first batch of winners unveiled by the e-commerce company for the highly anticipated mentorship programme scheduled to hold in February.

Buhari commissions Lekki Port amidst .com - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, has commissioned the Lekki Port worth $1.5 billion against the backdrop of being hosted on .com, reports ITREALMS.

With Lekki Port also known as Lekki Deep Sea Port on .com, industry observers said speaks volume of lack of patronage for the Nigeria country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) dot NG.

Danbatta wins award on Exemplary Leadership in Public Service - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with an Award of Exemplary Leadership in Public Service.

 

The award was conferred on Danbatta at the 12th Anniversary Lecture and Award of Nigerian NewsDirect, one of the long-standing media players in the Nigerian Communications industry, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday.

MRA office burgled, valuables worth millions stolen - ITREALMS

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) announced today that its office in Lagos was burgled and ransacked over the weekend by a group of unidentified intruders who made away with nine laptop computers and other valuable equipment worth millions of naira.

In a statement issued in Lagos, the Head of MRA’s Legal Department, Ms. Obioma Okonkwo, described the incident as shocking and frightening attack on the organization, saying it was still trying to determine whether the action was simply a robbery incident or a more sinister effort to cripple MRA’s operations or access its records and information since only laptop computers and other digital tools and equipment were taken away.

FG to host regional digital economy conference - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) would play host to policy makers and stakeholders in the digital economy ecosystem within the West African sub-region at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

The conference is expected to attract regional participants from January 31 to 1st February  to discuss the future of digital economy and intensify regional public private partnerships for the sub-region.

Digital Expert Academy promotes U.S.-Nigeria tech collaboration - ITREALMS

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The United States Consul General, Mr. Will Stevens, on Monday joined representatives from leading American and Nigerian technology companies, as well as business leaders for the official opening of the Digital Expert Academy in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Founded by 21st Century Technologies, the Digital Expert Academy seeks to create opportunities to train and upskill young Nigerians in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, machine learning, cloud services, data science, data center management among other tech fields.

ITU focus group seeks collaboration on metaverse interoperability - ITREALMS

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​​​The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established an expert focus group to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse, reports ITREALMS. 

The focus group, ITREALMS gathered, offers a venue to start laying the groundwork for technical standards that can help create an underlying technology and business ecosystem that encourages market entry, innovation, and cost efficiency in a sector expected by some industry analysts to grow to a value of nearly USD 800 billion by 2024.

Two more Konga shoppers confirmed for all-expense paid weekend mentorship - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has rewarded two additional shoppers with a spot in the highly anticipated all-expense paid Knowledge Weekend mentorship programme with the Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh.

The two new winners are Mrs. Edith Omatedjor, a native of Delta State and Mr. Chris Godwin who hails from Edo State, with the number of winners now rising to eight.

VIP Protection: Advocating mandatory bullet-proof vehicle for armed Police escort - ITREALMS

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According to the Nigeria Security Tracker, NST, a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa programme that tracks and maps violence in Nigeria, no fewer than 8,058 lives were cut short violently across Nigeria in 2022. Specifically, no fewer than 138 policemen were killed across Nigeria in the last eight months – January to August, 2022. ‘’States with the highest number of policemen killed within this period are Niger with 24, Enugu with 18, Anambra with 13, Imo 12, Borno and Kogi with nine each. Others include Delta and Kastina with 7 each, Kebbi with 5, Ebonyi and Benue with 4, Cross River, Edo, Oyo, Taraba with 3 each, Jigawa, Rivers, Bayelsa and Ondo with 2 each, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Kwara, Lagos, Osun and the FCT with 1 each’’. 

The unrelenting and unfolding security challenges in Nigeria seem to have boosted the demand for armed protection services, close or VIP protection, with attendant up-tick in the sale of armoured, bullet proof, reinforced, or treated vehicles. Perhaps this is why Senator Shehu Sani describes bullet-proof vehicles ‘’as a major lifeline in the face of rising insecurity in Nigeria’’. 

Patani agog to host Oproza Old students @golden jubilee celebration, reunion on Feb 4

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The Patani town in Delta State is warming up to host the Oproza Grammar School Old Students Association (OGSOSA) as they celebrate 50 years of the school's founding and Reunion Day on February 4, 2023.

The event would take place at the school’s grounds in Patani, Delta State.

CWF predicts lab-grown meat players to enter US market - ITREALMS

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The Compassion in World Farming has identified the top three developments in cultivated meat to watch out for in 2023, just as more commercial players are expected to enter the United States market, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on the forthcoming Extinction or Regeneration conference, taking place on May 11 and 12, CWF noted, it will bring together experts and stakeholders from around the world to share solutions, including the potential of alternative proteins, in support of food system transformation.

The Sun Awards 2022 nomination: Philanthropy not attention seeking, says Ume - ITREALMS

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The founder and chairman of Unubiko Foundation, Chief James Ume, has said philanthropy was about serving humanity and not personal attention seeking.

Ume, who is a nominee for The Sun Newspapers Humanitarian Service Icon Award for 2022, made this known on Sunday in Abuja when he played host to a delegation of the newspaper’s management led by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Unuoha Ukeh.

Adedamola Johnson of Cakeroyale says business blossoms when family, friends pay for services - ITREALMS

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The chief chef at Cakeroyale Confectionery, Lagos, Adedamola Johnson in this chat with ITREALMS' GBEMI OMOTOSO, says business blossoms when family and friends supports your business and pay for services.

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What does Cakeroyale confectionery deals on?

We are into cakes, pastries, desserts and training.